Stay COVID Free, Do the Three
Language:
Anindilyakwa
Source:
Australian Government Department of Health
Date published:
Tuesday, 7 July, 2020
The NT Government is providing a comprehensive community communications plan with respect to a "Contain & Test" strategy. They have asked that the ALC work together with them to get messaging out, so there is consistency and no confusion. The ALC is working with the police and NTG Health to bolster the local pandemic plan to include Contain & Test. This will include scenario planning specific to Groote.
ALC
The NT has recorded a new coronavirus case, a traveller returning from overseas via Melbourne. The traveller completed hotel quarantine in Melbourne on arrival and has been self-isolating in Darwin since arriving in NT. This is the only known case in the NT and there continues to remain zero known cases of COVID-19 in the Groote Archipelago.
NT Government, Department of the Chief Minister, 'East Arnhem Covid 19 Team'
Responses from NT Aboriginal-controlled health services and Land Council leaders to the NT Government's plans to re-open the Territory borders on 17th July.
NT updates - still no active cases. Since 15th June, eased 'self-quarantine' conditions for interstate arrivals. However, self-quarantine is not allowed in Groote but must be in Darwin, Palmerston, Litchfield, Alice Springs, Katherine, Tenant Creek or Nhulunbuy.
NT Government, Department of the Chief Minister, 'East Arnhem Covid 19 Team'
NT moves to Stage 3 of (easing) restrictions. The main change for Groote is that quarantine is no longer required for entry or re-entry from outside our (former) Biosecurity areas; however, ALC permits requirement and GEMCO's FIFO arrangements remain. Eating out: "the Golfie will open ..., however the ARC will remain closed to the public and the Lodge has confirmed that they will remain delivery only at this stage". For full details, see the attachment.
NT Government, Department of the Chief Minister, 'East Arnhem Covid 19 Team'
By 5th June, all NT businesses must lodge a COVID-19 Safety Plan. See the link for the online COVID-19 Safety Plan checklist.
NT Government
NT update - currently no COVID-19 cases in Groote area and no active cases in the NT. Biosecurity travel restrictions for remote areas within the NT will be lifted on 5 June 2020 - quarantine ends for travel to Groote, but permits are still required. NT border restrictions remain. For details, see the attachment.
NT Government, Department of the Chief Minister, 'East Arnhem Covid 19 Team'
On 23rd May the NT Chief Minister announced that designated biosecurity areas in the Northern Territory will be lifted on 5 June 2020. Quarantine requirements for entry to Groote will end, but permits for Groote will still be required. For details, see the attachment.
NT Government "East Arnhem Covid 19 Team"
Information on ALC's COVID-19 Management Plan and the upcoming travel shutdown to/from and within the Groote Archipelago. Updates on schools, business support and Groote recreation areas.
NT Government, Department of the Chief Minister, 'East Arnhem Covid 19 Team'
